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"The amazing part of hippotherapy is that each step of the horse challenges the rider's balance and sensory system -- and that the horse takes thousands of steps during a 45 minute treatment session.   Having the help of a horse or pony is a powerful motivator, helping the children work harder and stay engaged in activities, and the children reap the emotional rewards of coming to know their 4-legged therapist as their friend".  

--Margie Muenzer, NCTRC physical therapist. 

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Hippotherapy

What is hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is a physical, occupational or speech therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement as part of an integrated treatment program to achieve functional outcomes.  In hippotherapy - which is named for the Greek word for horse, “hippos” - the patient engages in activities on the horse that are enjoyable, challenging and effective.

What are the benefits?
Benefits of hippotherapy include improvements in balance, muscle strength, gait, posture and symmetry, joint mobility, sensory processing and motor planning.  In addition, this therapy is far removed from a clinic or hospital setting and comes with the rich sensory and emotional aspects of the horse and beautiful farm setting. 

Hippotherapy sessions at NCTRC are conducted by licensed and certified physical therapists. The therapists are certified by the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA), and registered with NARHA.  Additionally, they are certified therapeutic riding instructors.

Our therapists work one on one with participants each week for up to 45 minutes. Horses are carefully selected to be an integral part of the treatment process. The speed, movement, and direction of the horse is controlled by the therapist to fit the client's needs.

How much does it cost?
There are three separate fees as follows:

1.   A one-time evaluation fee of $55

2.   NCTRC session based on $30 per week (for example, $300 for 10 week session)

3.   Standard therapy fees charged by your therapist.

Where possible, the therapist will directly bill your insurance company for the therapy fee portion of the cost.

Interested in getting started? 
Please complete our  New Rider Application . Financial assistance may be available to cover the NCTRC fee. To apply for financial assistance, please complete the Financial Assistance Application

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